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isophthalic acid
C6H4(COOH)2 Colorless crystals subliming at 345_C; slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and acetic acid, and insoluble in benzene; used as an intermediate for polyester and polyurethane resins, and as a plasticizer. Also known as meta-phthalic acid.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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